Hermon Hawks (Hermon, ME) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Washington Academy Raiders (East Machias, ME), 47-45 in a league match.

With the victory, Hermon advances its record to 9-10 on the year. The Hawks travel to John Bapst Memorial (Bangor, ME) to meet the Crusaders in a B North match on Tuesday, February 4. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 4-14. John Bapst Memorial lost 47-46 in their recent league match against Ellsworth (Ellsworth, ME)

The Raiders now own a 7-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bucksport for a B North match on Monday, February 3. Washington Academy will meet a Golden Bucks squad coming off a 65-45 league loss to Ellsworth (Ellsworth, ME). The Golden Bucks record now stands at 2-15.